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The Lybid River: what is known about Kyiv’s legendary waterway

The Lybid River is one of the oldest small waterways in Kyiv, which played an important role in shaping the natural environment of the capital. Its source is located in the south-west of the city, where the river originates among hills and former marshy areas fed by underground springs. From a historical point of view, the Lybid was part of ...

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Grey cranes – vigilant guardians of the marshes

Researchers who observe the life of grey cranes spend most of their time in wetlands, as these areas are the natural habitat of these noble and extremely cautious birds. Here, cranes build their nests, carefully hiding them in tall grass or reeds, and lovingly raise their chicks, trying to remain invisible to prying eyes. Sometimes scientists manage to capture truly ...

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